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US President Barack Obama said on Saturday that South Africa's transition from apartheid to a free nation has been a "personal inspiration" and an "inspiration to the world." Speaking at a news conference in Pretoria, alongside South African President Jac

South Africa's president said on Monday that 13 South African soldiers were killed and 27 were wounded in fighting in the Central African Republic. President Jacob Zuma also said that one soldier is missing. "We have confirmed that 13 of our brave soldier

Opposition leader Julius Malema is facing corruption charges he and his supporters have dismissed as politically motivated. An outspoken critic of corruption, he is accused of receiving $400,000 from involvement in corrupt road construction projects.

South African politician Julius Malema has been cleared off corruption charges. A judge made the decision on Tuesday with the ruling hailed as a major victory by the vocal critic of President Jacob Zuma.

President Zuma says there is need for Africa to come up with solutions to solve the continent's problems. He said an African standby force will help solve some of Africa's military problems. He did not commit to a specific date.

South African President Jacob Zuma has defended his record against opposition claims that he was taking the country down. Zuma was on the spot as legislators from the Economic Freedom Fighters party threatened to move to court over his failure to pay back

Two U.S senators have written to President Jacob Zuma, urging him to open up the South African market to American poultry products, to avoid South Africa losing export benefits to the U.S. The meat is currently being blocked over concerns of an outbreak o

South Africa's president Jacob Zuma has praised China's assistance to Africa, and taken a swipe at the West. In an exclusive interview with CCTV's Beatrice Marshall, Zuma says that China-Africa relations will help the continent.

South Africa's president Jacob Zuma is to face a motion of no-confidence in Parliament. That's over his cabinet reshuffle late last year. Zuma fired two finance ministers in less than a week - shaking markets and helping weaken the country's currency, the

President Jacob Zuma has expressed willingness to reimburse the state for spending on his home. It's an issue that prompted a national outcry and led to heckling and even scuffles at some parliamentary sessions.Zuma wants South Africa's auditor-general an

South African President Jacob Zuma is in Nigeria for a two -day state visit. Zuma arrived in Abuja on Monday at the invitation of his Nigerian counterpart President Muhammadu Buhari. Zuma will hold talks with President Buhari and meet with the Nigeria's S

South Africa’s ruling Africa National Congress launched its party manifesto on Saturday in Port Elizabeth. This is amid calls in the party for its leader Jacob Zuma to resign following the Nkandla scandal. Steering clear of his personal setbacks, Zuma tol

The African Union Commission Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, says Africa has seen tremendous growth. In a special Africa Day message, Zuma said most countries have experienced sustained economic growth, improved infrastructure and a reduction in pover

The African Union Commission Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, says Africa has seen tremendous growth. In a special Africa Day message, Zuma said most countries have experienced sustained economic growth, improved infrastructure and a reduction in pover

South African President Jacob Zuma is wrapping up his state visit to Kenya today. It's the first official state visit to the East African country by a South African leader. From Kenya, Zuma will be heading to India for a key BRICS summit. During his visit

The Finance Minister is also facing fraud charges that remain a cause of concern to all in the country as well as investor communities. South African President Jacob Zuma addressed the matter in parliament on Tuesday. Renee del Carme with the story.

South African President Jacob Zuma is expected in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare on Thursday. Together with his hosting counterpart President Robert Mugabe, the two leaders will co-chair the Bi-National Commission, a high level bilateral cooperation framework

The State of Capture report released by South Africa's outgoing anti graft kingpin Thuli Madonsela has caught a lot of South Africans by surprise. It details alleged breeches of the executive code of Ethics by president Jacob Zuma and points a finger at s

South African President Jacob Zuma has told supporters at a rally in Kwa-Zulu Natal province that he is not afraid of jail. It was his first public appearance since a report was published into government corruption.

Johannesburg, 07 November 2016 - The ANC's National Working Committee meeting on Tuesday has been the first opportunity for the decision-making structure to consider its response to the Public Protector's State of Capture Report.​

The motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma has failed. According to the results, votes were 177, 198 no votes and nine abstentions. MPs used a secret ballot to vote. ANC members pledged to back Zuma aiming to thwart opposition efforts to force hi

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has begun his state visit to South Africa. This is his first foreign trip since he was sworn-in for a second term. According to a statement by the presidency, Kenyatta will hold talks with his counterpart Jacob Zuma, in Dur